At the heart of the Codex mandate are the core values of collaboration, inclusiveness, consensus building and transparency. Governmental and non-governmental, public and private organizations alike play a vital role in ensuring Codex texts are of the highest quality and based on sound science.
Codex would have little authority in the field of international standard setting if it did not welcome and acknowledge the valuable contributions made by observers. Expert technical bodies, industry and consumer associations
contribute to the standard-setting process in a spirit of openness, collaboration and transparency.
Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can apply for observer status in Codex in order to attend and put forward their views at every stage of the standard-setting process.
Observer news
31 October 2019
Codex discussing the future of food safety at Beijing CIFSQ Conference
23 October 2019
Science and communication: the keys to addressing food safety challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean
15 October 2019
Four new standards, discussions and consensus. A productive session for fruit and veg
13 October 2019
Dr Yayoi Tsujiyama: a source of learning for all those who deal with food safety, fair practices in food trade and negotiation
05 October 2019
Codex Members gather in Mexico to develop standards for fresh fruits and vegetables
29 September 2019
Largest Codex region gears up to tackle priority food safety challenges in Almaty, Kazakhstan
23 September 2019
Through Codex, Asia works together to strengthen the Codex system and regional cooperation
22 September 2019
Goa, India - FAO/WHO regional meeting discussing key issues for Asia
16 September 2019
Minister calls on South West Pacific region to face multiple challenges to food safety
13 September 2019
North America and South West Pacific region examining major food safety issues
12 September 2019
African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement creates key role for standards
09 September 2019
Codex training programme underlines need to participate, contribute and benefit
Codex and Observer
Food is a sensitive commodity, which has travelled
around the world since ancient times.
We might not always know where it comes from,
but we expect it to be available, safe and of good quality.
around the world since ancient times.
We might not always know where it comes from,
but we expect it to be available, safe and of good quality.